Entrance Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

A blessed and joyful Christmas to all parishioners and guests at our Masses this week. May the coming of God among us deepen our appreciation of his presence in our lives every minute of every day.

Christmas is the time when people become important again. Christmas brings out the best in people. And this all happens because the Son of God came to show us the face of God and, in doing so, to show us the dignity of the human being. He did so in the most unusual of ways, by choosing a setting for Jesus’ birth that was truly shocking.

Note: New parish email address: ctkc1931@gmail.com

Christmas Collection

The collections at the Christmas Masses are part of the priests’ income. All the weekend collections, apart from Christmas and Easter, are for the running of the parish. Sincere thanks for all who support in so many ways.

Sacrament of Penance/Confession will be offered after each of the three Masses this weekend: Saturday 6.00 pm; Sunday 10.00 am and 12 Noon.   The Sacrament of Penance is one of the great gifts of the Catholic Church. Sin is an absence of love. We all fall short of the life of the love to which Jesus calls us. We need to ask ourselves in what ways have we failed to love God and love others. Lord Jesus have mercy on us and forgive us for the times when we have not loved You and not loved others. Amen.

How to go to Confession?

1.     In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

2.     It is ———— months/years since my last Confession.

3.     These are my sins……

4.     The priest suggests a penance which may be a prayer or an act of charity (the purpose of this penance is to underline the seriousness of our Confession and our resolve – with God’s grace – not to sin again.

5.     Act of Sorrow (one suggested form): O my God, I am sorry for all my sins because they offend you who are so good and, with your help, I will not sin again. Amen

Christmas Mass Cards Shared Christmas Mass Cards are available at the office inside the main entrance to the Church.

Poinsettia As is customary, you are welcome to present poinsettia plants for display in the sanctuary for Christmas

Recent Deaths: Kathleen (Kay) Healy, Greenhills Court; Thomas (Tom) Lernihan, Friars Walk. May they rest in peace. We offer our sympathy and prayers to their families.

Ave Maria
Gratia plena

Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu

Ave Maria…